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Plainview, TN
City in Union County, Tennessee.
Population
2,458
Land area
6.4sq mi
People per sq mi
386
ZIP codes
0
Plainview and its ZIP codes
Plainview at a glance
- Plainview is about 2.3 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,965 a year, 8% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,500 (41% below Tennessee) and median rent is $869 a month.
Local data for Plainview, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Plainview, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,965
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$168,500
Median rent
$869/mo
Homeownership
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
12.2%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
33.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (194), German Americans (135), Mexican Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Plainview.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,262
2,688 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,355
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$132M
FY 2026, $6,644 per person
How people get to work
Plainview, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled13.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 33.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Plainview, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
247
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
10
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
57.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Plainview, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
22.6%
U.S. 12.8% +9.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
Cities near Plainview
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LuttrellTown | 2.7 mi | 3.9 |
| MaynardvilleCity | 4.3 mi | 5.4 |
| BlaineCity | 5.8 mi | 9.5 |
| MascotCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 7 |
| HallsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 8.8 |
| John SevierCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Strawberry PlainsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| AndersonvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| New MarketTown | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| NorrisCity | 15 mi | 8.3 |
| RutledgeTown | 16 mi | 5.5 |
| PowellCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 8.5 |
| Jefferson CityCity | 18 mi | 7 |
| KnoxvilleCity | 18 mi | 98.7 |
| ClintonCity | 19 mi | 11.6 |
| Rocky TopCity | 20 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Plainview, TN in?
- Plainview is in Union County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Plainview, TN?
- About 2,458 people live in Plainview, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Plainview?
- Nearby places include Luttrell (2.7 mi), Maynardville (4.3 mi), Blaine (5.8 mi), Mascot (8.1 mi), Halls (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023